25 Best Seasonal Cosmetics Worth Earning

Games often have special, time-limited events that offer unique cosmetic items – things like skins and outfits – to show off when and how you played. These events usually have their own ways to earn rewards, with specific challenges or currencies. Here’s a guide to games with these recurring events, detailing how to get the items, whether they’ll return in the future, and what to expect each time. We’ve included information on event schedules, how to unlock items, and whether they’re permanent, so you don’t miss out on something rare. You’ll also find which game studios create each game, helping you stay updated on announcements.

‘Destiny 2’ (2017)

Each year, Destiny 2 hosts events like the Festival of the Lost and The Dawning where players can earn unique armor decorations and color schemes (shaders) by completing event cards and challenges. These cosmetic items can be bought with Bright Dust during the event or with Silver in the Eververse store, and many of them become available again every year. Completing event challenges also unlocks special keepsakes and titles for that specific year, which are then permanently added to your account. Bungie, the game’s developer and publisher, announces event dates in the seasonal calendar at the beginning of each in-game Season.

‘Fortnite’ (2017)

As a Fortnite fan, I always get hyped for Winterfest and Fortnitemares! They give away tons of cool stuff like skins, back blings, wraps, and emotes. You can get some items just by logging in on certain days – totally free! Other cosmetics you earn by completing quests during the events, or you can buy bundles if you really want something specific. It’s also cool how Epic brings back older, popular sets from previous years for a limited time. They always let us know when things are happening through the in-game news and on their social media, so you can stay up-to-date on all the freebies and event schedules.

‘Overwatch 2’ (2022)

Events like Halloween Terror, Winter Wonderland, and Lunar New Year offer special cosmetics – including character skins, weapon charms, and victory poses – that you can unlock by completing challenges and purchasing the seasonal Battle Pass. The game also regularly brings back older skins, alongside brand new, more powerful versions. You can earn special tokens each week by completing challenges, and use those tokens to buy limited-time items. Blizzard announces the specific challenges and when the events end with each update.

‘Apex Legends’ (2019)

The Fight or Fright and Wintertide events offer special, limited-time cosmetic items you can earn through Collection Events. If you unlock all the event items, you’ll also get exclusive heirloom rewards. You can buy event packs, or earn free rewards by completing weekly challenges. While skins may reappear with different colors in future events, heirlooms are yours to keep once you’ve earned them. Respawn Entertainment always posts details about how many packs cost, prices, and challenge requirements in their event announcements.

‘Warframe’ (2013)

Events like Day of the Dead, Tennobaum, and the annual anniversary bring limited-time armor, syandanas, and weapon skins that you can buy with credits or Platinum. Sometimes, you can even earn them for free! Special missions appear during these events, offering exclusive cosmetic items or blueprints. While many holiday skins return to the in-game Market each year for a limited time, anniversary items are available to claim on specific dates. Digital Extremes shares details about when and where to find these items through in-game Alerts and News posts.

‘Final Fantasy XIV’ (2013)

Events like All Saints’ Wake, Starlight Celebration, and Hatching-tide offer special costumes, companions, and decorations through simple quests for players who’ve reached a certain level. If you miss these events, the items usually become available for purchase in the online store, but they won’t be free. Once you earn an event item, it’s available to all your characters on that game account. You can find the event start and end dates, plus where to find the quest givers, on The Lodestone.

‘Monster Hunter: World’ (2018)

During seasonal festivals, like the Spring Blossom Fest, you can earn special armor sets, decorations for your guild card, and new themes for the canteen by completing limited-time quests. The Gathering Hub will also offer event tickets that let you craft unique cosmetic items at the Smithy. Don’t worry if you miss a festival – Capcom often brings back past events during “All-Stars” periods, giving you another chance to get those layered armor sets. You can find the festival schedule in the game’s update notes, and you’ll see decorations in the hub when an event is happening.

‘Diablo IV’ (2023)

With each new Season, the in-game shop features updated items, a new Battle Pass with exclusive rewards, and free trinkets earned through special, time-limited events. Once you unlock cosmetic armor and mounts, they’re available on all your characters. Applying certain cosmetic appearances (transmogs) requires you to first find the original item. Completing tiers in the Seasonal Journey unlocks titles, emblems, and cosmetic reward boxes. You can find details on when items rotate and how to earn them in the official seasonal blog post from Blizzard Entertainment.

‘Path of Exile’ (2013)

As a Path of Exile player, I always get excited about the cool stuff that comes with the new Challenge Leagues! You earn awesome themed armor, wings, footprints, and decorations for your hideout just by completing challenges. They even have mystery boxes and supporter packs that match the league’s look. What’s really neat – and a little sad – is that some items from these leagues are only available for that time, and then they’re gone forever. The best part is, the rewards are tied to your account and you get them automatically as you hit certain milestones. Grinding Gear Games is really good about showing us exactly what we need to do and what the rewards look like before the league even starts, which is super helpful!

‘League of Legends’ (2009)

Events like Snowdown Showdown and Lunar Revel let you earn cool rewards like character skins, colors, ward appearances, and emotes. You can get these through event passes or by crafting them with special orbs. By playing matches, you earn tokens which you can then spend in an in-game shop on items only available during the event, until the shop closes. Occasionally, older, rare skins become available again for a limited time. You can find details about prices, missions, and when the shop closes in the game’s news section.

‘Valorant’ (2020)

The in-game store regularly features limited-time bundles like those for holidays and special events, as well as collections of skins released over time. You can unlock individual weapon skins within these bundles. Occasionally, the Night Market offers discounts on older, seasonal skins for a limited time. Event-related cosmetic items like gun buddies, player cards, and sprays are usually earned by completing missions or through a free reward track. Riot Games always announces how long bundles will be available and when the Night Market will happen before each new cycle.

‘Halo Infinite’ (2021)

Winter Contingency and Fracture events let you earn cool rewards like armor cores, coatings, visors, and emblems through special event passes that are separate from the regular season. You unlock these rewards by completing missions each week. If you miss a reward tier, it often comes back in a future rerun of the event. Keep in mind that many coatings only work with certain armor cores, so double-check before you claim them. You can find event schedules and what’s included in the passes in 343 Industries’ weekly updates.

‘Rocket League’ (2015)

Frosty Fest and Haunted Hallows events offer cosmetic items like stickers, toppers, goal explosions, and player banners. You can earn these by completing event challenges or buying them from a rotating shop. Items received as random drops can be traded with other players, but items purchased directly from the event store are usually only usable on your account. Event ‘golden gifts’ often include items from past events, giving you more things to unlock. Psyonix shares details about the challenges and what you can get in crates with each event announcement.

‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ (2020)

As a gamer, I’ve learned that cool seasonal clothes and DIY recipes pop up at the Able Sisters shop, or you can find them floating in balloons or during special events like Toy Day and Bunny Day. A lot of outfits and items are only available for a limited time, depending on the date and even where you are in the world, so timing is everything if you’re a completionist like me. If I miss something, I can always visit other players’ islands to get it cataloged. Nintendo usually tells us exactly when things are available and where to find them in the game’s patch notes, which are usually tied to real-world holidays.

‘Sea of Thieves’ (2018)

Each Plunder Pass season introduces new ship sets, outfits, and emotes you can earn by playing and gaining Renown. Some items can also be bought with Ancient Coins. Special seasonal events, like Gilded Voyages, offer unique cosmetics for completing challenges. After a season ends, some Plunder Pass items eventually become available in the Pirate Emporium, though they might be sold separately. You can find official announcements about season start and end dates, as well as details on how to earn rewards, on the official Sea of Thieves channels.

‘Dead by Daylight’ (2016)

Both the Halloween and Lunar New Year events offer special outfits for Killers and Survivors, along with charms and lobby decorations. You earn these by completing challenges throughout the event and using special in-game currency. While some older outfits occasionally return to the in-game store, event charms are usually only available during the event itself. You can find details about how the events work, challenge lists, and when they end on the game’s archive page and blog.

‘Tom Clancy’s The Division 2’ (2019)

Apparel Events offer themed collections of outfits, backpacks, and emotes. You earn keys to unlock these items by leveling up and completing daily challenges. The system prevents you from getting duplicates until you’ve completed the whole collection, and you can often buy any missing items with premium currency after the event ends. Items from these events usually reappear in the store after a while. Ubisoft announces how quickly you can earn keys and when the event ends in their game updates.

‘Fall Guys’ (2020)

Seasonal events bring new costumes, name tags, and special celebrations through challenges and the Fame Pass. While some collaborations return, certain rewards remain exclusive to the original event. Once you earn something, cross-progression means it’s saved to your account and available on all platforms. You can find lists of events, how much progress you need to make, and what’s new in the store in the in-game newsfeed.

‘World of Warcraft’ (2004)

Hallow’s End, Winter Veil, and the Lunar Festival all offer fun rewards like toys, pets, and cosmetic armor. You can earn these by completing quests, buying them from vendors with event currency, or defeating bosses in dungeons. Once you unlock a reward, it’s often available on all your characters thanks to the Collections system. Each year, some of the available items change, and the event guide will highlight what’s new. You can find details on vendors, prices, and where to find items in the in-game Adventure Guide.

‘The Elder Scrolls Online’ (2014)

Both the Witches Festival and New Life Festival offer special items like costumes, keepsakes, and tickets that you can trade with the Impresario merchant. You can combine these ticket-bought items into unique seasonal looks, but they usually disappear after the year is over. Completing the daily quests during the event is the best way to earn the most tickets. ZeniMax Online Studios always announces how many tickets you can earn, what the Impresario will be selling, and when the event begins and ends before each festival.

‘Pokémon GO’ (2016)

During holiday events, you can unlock new clothes and poses for your avatar, as well as special stickers. These items are available in the shop or by completing event research. Limited-time Field Research tasks will tell you exactly what to do and when to earn specific cosmetic items. Some avatar items come back every year, while others require purchasing Special Research. You can find details about what’s available and how to get it in the in-game Today View.

‘PUBG: Battlegrounds’ (2017)

During Halloween and winter, the in-game store and special missions feature rotating cosmetic items like costumes, weapon designs, and parachutes. These events have set end dates, and event passes offer both free and paid reward tracks. Once a season ends, the items from it usually aren’t available again, though crates and coupons sometimes give you another chance to get them. You can find details about what’s available, how to earn items, and event schedules on the official event page.

‘Rainbow Six Siege’ (2015)

The Doctor’s Curse and Snow Brawl events are bringing back popular cosmetic items like uniforms, hats, and weapon skins. You can get these through event packs and bundles in the shop. You can also earn alpha packs by completing event challenges, and the game prevents you from getting duplicate items within each set. These returning items are only available when the event repeats. Check the in-game news for details on pack probabilities, challenge goals, and when the event ends.

‘For Honor’ (2017)

The Monsters of the Otherworld and Frost Wind Nights events add new visual effects, outfits, and decorations that you can earn by completing event challenges and playing in the arcade. During the event, you can also find special items as rewards in matches. Limited-time themed finishing moves will be available for purchase. Ubisoft will sometimes bring back popular cosmetics from past events, at the same price. You can find details about event challenges and when items are available in the game’s update notes.

‘Splatoon 3’ (2022)

During special weekend events, you can unlock fun extras like emotes, banners, and gear through the Catalog. These events also feature unique items related to Splatfests and Big Runs. Catalog items disappear when the season ends, so don’t miss out! Splatfest T-shirts are only available for a limited time, but you can earn special ability boosts from them. You can also unlock seasonal decorations for your locker by completing specific challenges. Nintendo announces the dates for each season and how many items are available with each game update.

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2025-11-19 05:48